'Farewell to the Master'

We had a good discussion of "Farewell to the Master" today at book club.

We talked about the technobabble story mechanism found in science fiction, in which the kids made connections to other science fiction we've read or seen. We also had a good discussion of the predictions of science fiction and how far off they can get; and as we delved into the story, it seemed like not only was everyone on board with following the story, but understanding some of the deeper currents in the fiction.

The story for next week is Isaac Asimov's "Nightfall."

If you enjoyed "Farewell to the Master," you might enjoy the science fiction movie that was based on it, "The Day the Earth Stood Still." (There are two versions of it, but the original black-and-white movie specifically was based on the story.)